Amelia Bedelias First Day of School, Herman Parish
Amelia Bedelias First Day of School, Herman Parish
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Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School

Author: Herman Parish

Narrator: Christine Ebersole

Unabridged: 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/15/2012

Synopsis

Amelia Bedelia goes to school and mixes up just about everything in this funny book about the childhood of the iconic character.In the first book in the nationally bestselling series about the childhood of America's favorite literal-minded housekeeper, Amelia Bedelia is sure that she will absolutely love school—after all, what's not to love?But after hopping on the bus ""just like a bunny"" (hurry up, sweetie!), confusing her name tag with a game (we are not playing tag), and gluing herself to her seat (oh, dear), Amelia Bedelia discovers that what she takes for granted is not always the way the world works. Still, friendships are formed, lessons are learned, and projects are completed, and through it all Amelia Bedelia's teacher, Mrs. Edwards, offers gentle guidance and an open heart.The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies!

About Herman Parish

Herman Parish (1953-2024) was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, created Amelia Bedelia, the literal-minded housekeeper. Peggy Parish wrote twelve books in the series before she passed away in 1988. The interest of educators and the enthusiasm of young readers prompted Herman Parish to continue the character in 1995 with his first book, Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia. Herman Parish went on to add more than forty books to the series, carrying on Amelia Bedelia’s adventures as a housekeeper in books such as the bestselling Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm. Additionally, Herman Parish broke new ground by portraying Amelia Bedelia as a young girl. Young Amelia is featured in picture books for the youngest children, I Can Read Level 1 beginning readers, and a series of chapter books. Sixty million copies later, Amelia Bedelia is a beloved character for readers young and old.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jason on September 12, 2016

It's natural to want to write Amelia as a child, and I get the demand from children to know more about her. But what makes Amelia Bedelia so brilliant is that she is the way she is as an adult. It doesn't have the same impact since kids have those kinds of misunderstandings all the time.......more

Goodreads review by Fahula on September 11, 2024

My students cackle with delight as Amelia Bedelia misinterprets instructions and comments throughout her first day of school. They love to guess and explain her misunderstandings.......more

Goodreads review by Bridget R. on June 04, 2010

Amelia Bedelia is a familiar face and name to many young readers. In this new book, we get to meet the young Amelia Bedelia. We can see that she's doesn't change much (in looks or actions) when she grows up. What I thought: delightful! I read the Amelia Bedelia books when I was in elementary school.......more

Goodreads review by Micah on June 10, 2021

2019 Popsugar Reading Challenge - A book that takes place in a single day: Amelia Bedelia disrupts an entire class' first day of school by deciding to take everything said to her literally. In the process she makes her teacher, librarian and classmates' day more difficult than it needs to be.......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on April 27, 2010

This book takes the grown up character from the old books and turns her into a small child. It made me puzzled when I pulled it outr of our library bag but as I read I was jsut as charmed with this as I was with the old books. A great read especially for small children heading into school.......more

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